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Stepmotherhood: How to Survive without Feeling Frustrated, Left out, or Wicked (Paperback)

by Cherie Burns (Author) "As a stepmother, you are initially perceived, falsely or not as a rival to the most traditionally revered and respected biological force in the family-the..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: HarperPerennial; Reprint edition (31 Oct 1986)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0060970642
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060970642
  • Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 13.5 x 1.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 798,789 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very straight-forward and down-to-earth!!!!, 2 Jul 1999
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This book draws a true picture of what being a stepmother is really all about. No false hope is involved. I believe this book has given me a base to start with in my new venture as a stepmother. I now realize you don't have to love your stepchild to be a wonderful stepmother.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Very down-to-earth advice for step-mothers, 7 May 1999
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This book was an excellent overview for a new step-mom. It has delightful and poignant life-experiences from real step-moms and even biological fathers. Mostly, it lets you know that you are not alone in your feelings for your step-child, even if those feelings are negative. Allows you to see yourself as part of a community, rather than alone in the world and in this particular situation. Helps you to focus on what is important and advises you to let go of the rest. Excellent chapters on focusing on your marriage, how to handle vacations with the step-children, dealing with your husband's ex-wife, and when to get help. All in all, a very fine book.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A wee life saver, 17 Dec 2003
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A really practical but friendly & chatty guide. Whenever a new problem or aspect arises, it's there in this book somewhere. If, like me, you know no-one else in this situation, it's really comforting to see all the myriad of conflicting emotions whizzing around inside your head in plain black and white with some pragmatic & reassuring comment as well. Indispensible if you value your sanity!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant read
This is the kind of book that helps you to realise and understand just what is hapening to you. It gives context and the experiences of others in similar and sadly worse... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars I AM normal
This book is very easy to read. As the part time "carer" for my partners 2 children I found this very practical and I didn't find it "preachy" or too "touchy feely" for me. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful and easy to read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I have never felt so confident in myself.
I have tried therapy, talking to my friends, talking to my husband-to-be, and nothing has helped. Finally, my last resort was to check the internet for possible suggestions. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book saved me hours of therapy!
After ten years of doing it all for my stepchildren, and feeling like a failure, I read Cherie Burns' book and now I know I'm not alone. Read more
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My husband and I read this book together and discussed along the way. It has helped me out immensley and has given my husband an appreciation for how difficult being a stepmom... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for new stepmothers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A total reassuring guide for any stepmother to read!
This book made me feel good about myself and my role as a stepmother with countless reassuring examples on how to handle this challenging lifestyle. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Crucial to a step-mother's library!
When I started reading this book, I suddenly felt not so alone. The suggestions are practical and useful. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful, Comforting
I found myself nodding at several of the examples and applauding the suggestions. Although I knew my stepdaughters for 4 years before my marriage to their father, I realized... Read more
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